2016

Baby bottle tooth decay is a condition that occurs when sugary drinks and food remain in contact with the baby teeth for extended periods of time. This causes bacteria to grow which results in tooth decay. However, this is a dental problem that can be avoided. These are some ways to prevent baby bottle tooth decay.
Bottle Feeding A Baby
When bottle feeding a baby or toddler, only allow the child to take a bottle for his meals.…

Most children enjoy the experience of going to the dentist and are capable of remaining calm throughout their appointments. However, some children have anxiety about seeing the dentist or getting dental work done. If your child has dental work scheduled and your dentist is considering sedating him or her, here is what you need to know.
What Sedation Methods Are Used?
There are four different types of sedation used in dentistry.…

Dental implants are a great option for anyone looking to replace any missing teeth that they have. This is because dental implants are the most similar to natural teeth since they are surgically placed in your mouth to fuse with the jawbone. Here are three things that you should know to prepare for this surgery:
Get Bone Grafting Done as Soon as Possible: In some cases, you may need to get bone grafting done before getting dental implants.…

Clean and pristine, sparkling and white, radiant and bright—this is what you want your smile to be, so you spend a lot of time and money on home remedies and tooth-whitening products, and you even try to avoid the things you believe cause stains, like tea and coffee. However, you may actually be going about keeping a whiter smile in the wrong way. The secret to a whiter smile often lies not in avoiding certain foods but in eating the right kinds of foods.…

When you’ve visited your dental hygienist for a cleaning, you may have heard him or her refer to the tartar on your teeth. This is just the sticky stuff that you brush off, right? Well, not exactly. The sticky stuff you brush off is actually called dental plaque. It’s made of bacteria, sugars, and the acids the bacteria and sugar secrete (which break down tooth enamel and cause cavities). Tartar is a bit different – and it’s important that you know a little about it.…

An orthognathic operation will help to correct your jaw issue, but it will not bring your teeth into alignment. In order to do this, you may need to wear braces once your orthognathic operation is complete. These after-surgery braces will usually need be worn for a few months. The more effort that you make to maintain your braces, the better they will work to correct your alignment issue. After-surgery braces that are poorly maintained can actually result in more serious developments like an infection.…

Many dentists will offer a same-day crown installation that can save you the trouble of having to make multiple visits to your dentist’s office. A traditional crown involves preparing your tooth for a permanent crown by wearing a temporary crown. However, during a same-day crown installation, you will bypass the temporary and receive your permanent crown almost immediately. The same-day crown is meant to fit tightly around your tooth in order to fully protect it from further decay.…

If your daughter wants to compete in glitz pageants, her smile is one of the most important factors to consider. A great smile will allow your child to show off her unique personality, her beauty, and feel confident when she competes. The guide below walks you through the process a dentist can use to create a temporary smile for your child to wear when she competes.
Examine Your Child’s Teeth…

Kids, even teens, should not have thick, discolored layers of plaque on their teeth. Even if kids skip brushing more often than they should, plaque does not stick to young teeth the same way it sticks to old teeth. If your children see the family dentist, and he/she says there is a lot of plaque on your kids’ teeth, something needs to be done right away. Here is what this situation means, why it is a problem, and how to rectify it.…

If you are missing a few teeth but still have a large number of natural teeth in your mouth, then you may benefit from getting partial removable dentures. These dentures are constructed to only replace a few of your teeth. In addition, the removable aspect of your dentures makes them extremely convenient when it comes time to perform your oral care routine. However, removable partial dentures are not constructed to last forever.…

About Me

As a young child, I spent countless hours exploring the confines of my father's pediatric dental office. As soon as I was old enough, I became an integral part of the practice as a receptionist welcoming both children and adults into the fun loving atmosphere of the office.
After only a few years of work, I realized that parents were often making the same mistakes in regard to nutrition and general oral care. I started this blog to help parents and caregivers learn about the most basic aspects of their children's teeth.
Enjoy the site, and make sure to learn everything you can about the gums, teeth, and your child's jaw! An ounce of prevention, proper information, and a great diet can lead your child down the right path to a lifetime of strong and healthy teeth.